Victorian Enamel Lucky Star Pendant mourning jewellery Victoria was "pleased to order

Victoria was "pleased to order that in future on Saint Patrick’s Day all ranks in Her Majesty's Irish regiments shall wear as a distinction a sprig of shamrock in their head-dress to commemorate the gallantry of Her Irish soldiers during the recent battles in South Africa

Such a great piece

Niello is a black mixture of silver

It's crafted in 18 karat white gold with platinum settings

with excellent attention to detail

Victorian Enamel Lucky Star Pendant mourning jewellery Victoria was "pleased to orderDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 This Be Your Lucky Star. The sweetest antique charm with an orange enamel shooting star above the words Er Sei Dein Glcksstern. It was made in Austria in the mid 19th Century. With the name Mo Taferl engraved on the back. MEASUREMENTS 1. 9 x 1. 6cm WEIGHT 1. 5g MARKS Austrian marks CONDITION Very good, with fine antique patina